Holiday Movies
This famous Rangifer with a glowing facial structure is the subject of a 1964 Rankin/Bass Productions stop-motion animation bearing his name.
Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
This 1945 holiday song, written by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé and most famously recorded by The Nat King Cole Trio is frequently referred to as “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.”
What is “The Christmas Song”?
This Parisian cathedral consecrated in 1182 was recently restored after a devastating 2019 fire.
What is Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris?
This holiday, first created in 1966 by activist Maulana Karenga, celebrates African-American culture from December 26 - January 1.
What is Kwanzaa?
The namesake of Santa Claus, this Christian saint was imprisoned and tortured during the great Christian persecutions of Emperor Diocletian (around 301-303 CE) and is traditionally said to have died on December 6, 343 CE.
Who was Saint Nicholas of Myra?
This 1988 action movie follows John McClane (Bruce Willis), an NYPD detective, as he undermines a German terrorist organization led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman).
What is Die Hard?
This 1984 song released by Wham! describes a Christmastime break-up and the sadness of unrequited love.
What is ”Last Christmas”?
Located here in Haymarket, this is considered the oldest church in Prince William County and was first erected in 1801.
What is St. Paul’s Episcopal Church?
This post-Christmas gifting holiday is celebrated in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand on December 26.
What is Boxing Day?
These famous Christmas treats are said to have originated from Cologne, Germany in 1670 when a choirmaster handed white sugar sticks to children during a Christmas service.
What are Candy Canes?
Chevy Chase plays this family man in National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), Vegas Vacation (1997), & Vacation (2015).
Who is Clark Griswold?
This 1942 song written by Irving Berlin and recorded by Bing Crosby was featured in a 1945 film by the same name.
What is ”White Christmas”?
This London Church designed by Sir Christopher Wren was consecrated in 1697 and is dedicated to Paul the Apostle.
What is St. Paul’s Cathedral?
This Hindu festival (celebrated with different variations by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists) celebrates the return of Prince Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, as well as the worship of Goddess Lakshmi (the deity of wealth and prosperity).
What is Diwali?
As an alternative to the traditional natural Christmas Tree, trees made out of this metal became popular in American households from 1958 through the mid-1960s.
What is Aluminum?
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
John Lennon released this holiday song in 1971 as a protest to the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War.
What is “Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)“?
This 172.5 m. tall Catalonian cathedral was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010 and is the tallest church building in the world.
What is Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família?
This pagan festival is celebrated by Germanic and Norse peoples around the winter solstice to mark the longest night of the year and the return of the sun
What is Yule?
These hand-carved wooden tools often depicting soldiers originated in the late 17th century in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) region of Germany.
What are Nutcrackers?
This hot-tempered master of warm weather is one of the main antagonists in the 1974 Rankin/Bass Christmas Special The Year Without Santa Claus.
Who is The Heat Miser?
Paul McCartney released this festive song as a single in November 1979 alongside Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reggae
What is “Wonderful Christmastime”?
Built between 301 and 303 CE. and founded by Gregory the Illuminator, this Armenian cathedral is usually considered the oldest in the world.
What is Etchmiadzin Cathedral?
This Buddhist holiday celebrated December 8 commemorates the day Siddhartha Gautama attained spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
What is Bodhi Day?
The first known written recipe for this traditional Christmas dish appears in the 14th Century English cookbook The Forme of Cury under the name “fygey.”
What is Figgy Pudding.